Although it is oxymoronic to talk about motorcycles as investments, Motorcycle News is reporting that a Ducati was the best motorcycle investment in the UK last year according to price experts. However Ducatisti can’t be too pleased with themselves because another Ducati model was the worst performer in terms of depreciation over 12 months.
Ducati North America supported Larry Pegram put a first lap highside in Race 1 behind him to take 3rd place in Race 2 at the second round of of the American Superbike class at Auto Club Speedway on his Ducati 1098R. Suzuki’s Mat Mladin continued his early domination of the series with two wins.
The Coastal Ducati Club in conjunction with Daytona Ducati and BCM Motorsports hosted the Ducati Dyno Shootout during bikeweek in Daytona, Florida. There were 33 entries but I wanted to draw a couple of highlights to your attention.
Speculation about Ducati’s intentions to launch a motorcycle in the popular adventure tourer class next year has been rife after various spy photos have been circulated around the web. The stories have been given considerable credibility now that the official Australian Ducati importer, Warren Lee, has spilled the beans to a local newspaper.
Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday. Every week I will post up something beautiful from the world of Ducati that you just might like to have grace your desktop. This week we have another oldie, and one of my personal favorites, the Ducati 851/888.
This is part I of a 3 part series looking at improving the performance of my Ducati by focussing on changes to the intake / exhaust system and suspension setup. Part I covers the work performed on the bike, whilst in subsequent weeks, parts II (On the Road) & III (Taking it to the Track) [...]
Following on from last weeks Wallpaper Wednesday which featured the Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica, a low mileage, 1985 example is available for sale on eBay. The 1985, 1000cc model is purported to have seen just 1,400 miles from new. It is available as a buy it now for $15,999 or make an offer if you [...]
Ducati is now opening enrollment for the European Ducati Riding Experience (DRE). This track based event allows riders to experiment with the full performance envelope of a modern Ducati in a controlled environment. The instruction takes place at such evocative circuits as Monza, Misano and Mugello.
Spies Does the Double in the DesertYamaha Italia’s Ben Spies made it 3 victories in the same number of races as he took victory in the race 2 of the second round of the World Superbike Championship in Losail, Qatar. In taking the double at Losail, Spies moved into 2nd place in the championship, just [...]
Spies Dominant in Desert Duel Yamaha Italia’s Ben Spies took the new R1 to victory in the first race of Round 2 of the World Superbike Championship at Losail, Qatar. Spies rode a perfect race, content to stay close to the leading group. Once he took the lead with 7 laps to go, he was [...]
